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BIR expands list of VAT-exempt medicines
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued an updated list of value-added tax or VAT-exempt medicines for diseases such as cancer, hypertension and diabetes......»»
PDEA denies Bongbong Marcos was on drug list despite Duterte’s allegations
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was never listed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for illegal drugs, the agency said on Monday. Former president Rodrigo Duterte, however, asserted last Sunday at a prayer rally in Davao that Marcos had been on the narcotics list, citing evidence shown to him by PDEA during.....»»
5 Filipinas in Forbes’ list of 50 inspirational women
Five Filipinas, including Filipina actress Dolly de Leon and Ayala Land Inc. president Anna Ma. Margarita Dy, made it to Forbes’ 50 Over 50: Asia 2024 list, which features “50 inspirational women across Asia-Pacific who are proving that the years after 50 are the new golden age.”.....»»
No extension of party-list registration deadline – Comelec
The Commission on Elections is not inclined to extend the deadline for party-list groups to file the required manifestation of intent to participate in the 2025 elections......»»
LIST: Emmy nominees in key categories
HBO's "Succession" topped the nominations list with 27, followed by "The Last of Us" at 24 and "The White Lotus" at 23......»»
Makabayan bloc seeks probe into funding of charter change initiatives
In a resolution Reps. France Castro (ACT Teachers Party-list), Arlene Brosas (Gabriela Women’s Party) and Raoul Manuel (Kabataan Party-list) called for a probe by the House’s committee on public accounts, stressing the public deserves to know the source of funding for the renewed attempt to change the Constitution. .....»»
Kaspersky Suggests to Add Sorting Your Digital Clutter to Your New Year’s Resolutions
This new year, you could have resolved to quit a vice, learn something new, manage your finances better, and maybe check a couple off your bucket list of places to visit. Cybersecurity company Kaspersky suggests adding another practical and smart resolution to your 2024 list: to protect your precious data by clearing your digital clutter! […].....»»
Fewer groups seen joining party-list polls
Fewer organizations want to participate in the May 2025 party-list elections, the Commission on Elections reported on Wednesday......»»
U.S. falls from top 20 happiest countries in 2024 World Happiness Report
The United States has dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries in the world, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report. The country now.....»»
Food prices pull down January 2024 inflation to 2.8%
During a press briefing on Tuesday, National Statistician and Philippine Statistics Authority chief Claire Dennis Mapa said that inflation dropped to 2.8% in January 2024, down from 3.9% in December of last year......»»
May, not March
Last Wednesday, equities dropped as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell dashed investor hopes for a March rate cut. Last Friday, despite better-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls and robust wage growth which typically usher in higher interest rates, the Dow and the S&P 500 were not deterred from hitting new all-time highs......»»
Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption
Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»
WATCH: House of the Dragon releases official Season 2 trailer
Westeros takes sides in war as "House of the Dragon" dropped the official trailer for its much-anticipated second season......»»
Cebu City crime rate dropped by over 83% in 1stquarter of 2024 — CCPO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The head of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) disclosed that there was a significant decrease in the number of crime incidents recorded in the first quarter of 2024 compared to last year. “We are happy na sa first quarter of this year, icompare nimo sa previous year, nagbaba gyud atong.....»»
OceanaGold falls 6% in first day of trading
OceanaGold PH dropped a little over 6% in its first day of trading, falling P0.82 from its P13.33/share IPO price to close at P12.50/share......»»
Arthur Nery has a new breakup song
The tune Segundo Seguro dropped only a few days ago but it is already showing unusual strength as it early on entered the Spotify chart with over three million streams......»»
Press freedom index: Philippines falls 2 notches to 134th
The Philippines remains a “difficult country” for journalists as it dropped two spots in the annual press freedom index released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières/RSF)......»»
SB19 releases new summer track Moonlight
P-pop boy group SB19 dropped a new single "Moonlight" ahead of their upcoming two-day concert in the Araneta Coliseum......»»
Steniel falls 30% in second day of trading
Steniel Manufacturing dropped 30% in its second day of trading......»»
Gov’t debt slightly drops to P14.93T
The national government’s total debt dropped to P14.93 trillion as of the end of March, down 1.67 percent from the previous month’s P15.12 trillion. This was because more money was repaid for domestic government loans than was borrowed. The Bureau of Treasury reported that 31.14 percent of the debt is from outside the country, while.....»»